| The wonders of technology never cease to | | | | three piece case. Whichever dish you choose, you |
| amaze. First came that charming creation called | | | | will get high speed internet access anywhere you |
| email; next we had chat rooms and groups, which | | | | go (provided you have a view of the sky), 24/7 |
| soon grew up into full fledged social networks | | | | technical support, optional wireless access points |
| which have saved and salvaged many a | | | | and wiring to additional computers, no additional |
| shipwrecked friendship; then came the visual | | | | software to install, remote administration through |
| onslaught with HD videos, full length movies and | | | | any web browser, and an autostow feature if the |
| pristine pictures; and of course, there are the | | | | signal goes off or the vehicle is moved. |
| online games and the MMORPG communities and | | | | Speeds are comparable to DSL; download speeds |
| virtual worlds and second lives. And now there's | | | | operate at around 500 kbps while upload speeds |
| mobile satellite internet, which offers all that at | | | | are at 10 kbps on average. This is ten times the |
| lightning fast speeds anywhere, be it at sea or by | | | | speed of your typical modem-it's fast. Of course, |
| land. | | | | your connection is reliant on optimal weather |
| Mobile satellite internet works the same way as | | | | conditions. Rain and snow may have some effect |
| mobile satellite TV. A compact satellite dish is | | | | on download and upload speeds. Also, if you're |
| attached to your vehicle of choice and beams | | | | within a city, tall buildings and towers may also |
| signals to a satellite orbiting the Earth. Voila, an | | | | interfere with your connection. |
| instant and quick internet connection, no matter | | | | Even with these slight limitations, mobile satellite |
| where you are. Those in areas where terrestrial | | | | internet is quickly becoming a standard for |
| internet options such as broadband and DSL are | | | | businesses and organizations with field offices and |
| not feasible or those who travel constantly are | | | | remote locations. As the mobile workforce |
| reaping in the benefits of mobile satellite | | | | increases, it is imperative that businesses stay in |
| broadband. It's a must have for the busy | | | | touch and in tune. Satellite internet can reduce |
| executive or the world cruising sea captain. | | | | response and lag time due to on the road |
| Satellite based services are available all over the | | | | connections. It provides an overall cost effective |
| world, so no matter where you are, you can | | | | solution to communications. With more and more |
| always be connected. | | | | businesses spread out across the world, mobile |
| There are various types of satellite dishes and | | | | internet is making a huge difference. Companies |
| systems built and equipped for different vehicle | | | | can communicate better and faster than ever |
| types. You've got satellite dishes geared for | | | | before. Moreover, scalable solutions are quickly |
| trucks, for RVs and trailers, and also those built | | | | becoming more and more affordable each passing |
| especially for use at sea. Then there are also the | | | | day. When it comes to staying connected and |
| portable systems, which can be easily transported | | | | keeping your business at its maximum, it pays to |
| anywhere and deployed by a single person. It's | | | | be plugged in whenever, wherever. |
| easily stored and comes with a handy, protective | | | | |